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And…
I just noticed that was my 50th post on this little thought experiment. Not fuckin’ bad, Murph. I’d better get that chapter finished.
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M-m-m-my generation.
Folks of my particular vintage, I believe, have a certain set of advantages. Growing up in the 1980s and into the 1990s, we occupied a really interesting space in terms of technology. We came up with the personal computer, but … Continue reading
Focus.
Once again, between the writing and trying to knock out a certification by next weekend, I’m just not putting a lot of random words down on the site. Space fub fact for the meantime: when the Apollo program missions began … Continue reading
What could have been.
So actually getting somewhere on Elsewhere is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it really feels great to write this stuff again. It’s from the heart, not me trying to plot my way through some overly intricate storyline, and … Continue reading
No notes.
Writing the scene in which my protagonist once again sees someone he cares about very deeply who he never thought he’d see again… kind of fucked me up a bit. Taking the rest of the night off. Back tomorrow. And … Continue reading
Almost there.
I actually think I’ve cracked the first chapter. I’m up to about four pages and I don’t loathe it. I got the first part out of the way, and it’s rough but serviceable. Now I just have to sell the … Continue reading
Confession.
Time to fess up. I have a vice. To be fair, I have multiple vices, but there’s one I just can’t resist. Whenever I have the opportunity to indulge in it, I do. I can’t help myself. It’s pinball. (Boo … Continue reading
Also.
I discovered today that this site has been indexed by Google and shows up in search results. Which is kind of terrifying. Flinging these words out into the ether just for myself was one thing, but now that anybody—not just … Continue reading
Fub Fact Friday: A space rock that keeps away space tigers.
I love the logistics end of space exploration. The way humanity attempted to deal with the contingencies of the Space Race always entertain me. Like the fact that the Soviet space program had to deal with certain realities the American … Continue reading
The Prophecy.
“So what’s up with this kid that Master Qui-Gon found? Anakin, I think his name is?” “Dude, I have no idea. Master Windu and Master Yoda are freaking the hell out, though. Something about him fulfilling an ancient prophecy.” “What’s … Continue reading